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Sweden has been attracting many remote workers for years thanks to the combination of a favourable job market and a variety of attractions for expats, from glorious nature to cosy cafes where coffee and cakes are a key part of the local culture.

The country has also produced an impressive list of global corporations that include publicly traded companies such as Volvo, Nordea, H&M, Ericsson, Electrolux and the leading streaming platform Spotify, currently valued at $126.99 billion.

Before looking at the remote jobs market in Sweden, it’s worth remembering that the national currency is the Swedish Krona, which, at the time of writing, is equivalent to 0.9 euro or 0.9 dollar.

How Much Can You Make Working Remotely in Sweden?

You can choose to do project-based work or get a remote work contract in Sweden, with remuneration averaging from 30 euro per hour for roles such as training AI (bilingual English/Swedish required).

On average, remote jobs are paid between $4,000 and $6,000 per month, with peaks of up to $12,000 per month. The average annual salary for remote work in Sweden is approximately $100,000 per year.

For sector-specific jobs, salaries can range from $12,000+ a month for bank managers to $16,000+ a month for lawyers.

Finance and insurance are the top paying sectors in Sweden. Swedish companies that are actively looking for remote workers include those in Saas, cybersecurity, B2B sales, machine learning, enterprise software, education, fintech, software development, data analytics, advertising and Artificial Intelligence.

What Types of Remote Jobs Pay the Best in Sweden?

According to sites such as Glassdoor and Indeed, the highest paying remote jobs in Sweden include:

• Marketing Manager;
• Architect;
• IT Recruiter;
• Team Lead
• Project Leader;
• Customer Success Manager;
• Systems Engineer.

The industry sectors that have high demand for quality candidates include accounting, business management and data management.

Perks of Working in Sweden

There are many perks associated with living and working in Sweden including:

• good healthcare;
• employee-friendly labour laws;
• favourable immigration policies;
• good public transport;
• good quality of life;
• major investments in research and development.

There are some unwritten rules about living and working in Sweden, and asking for advice to the locals helps. Things like punctuality, for example, are appreciated but also expected.

Languages Spoken in Sweden

Out of a total population of about 10 million people, Swedish is the main language spoken in Sweden, followed by Finnish and Danish. There are also other minority language such as Sámi. About 90% of the Swedish population (approximately more than 9 million) can speak English as a second language with high levels of fluency. This places Sweden as 6th in the world and 5th in Europe for English proficiency in terms of the number of people who speak English, while in terms of percentages Sweden takes the second spot after the Netherlands where almost 91% of people speak English.

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